MAD MEN Returns With Two-Hour Premiere April 7

AMC’s critically acclaimed Emmy® and Golden Globe® Award-winning drama, MAD MEN, will return for its sixth season on Sunday, April 7 at 9 p.m. ET/PT with a special two-hour premiere written by creator and executive producer, Matthew Weiner and directed by executive producer, Scott Hornbacher. Following the premiere, on Sunday, April 14, MAD MEN will return to its regular timeslot at 10 p.m. ET/PT with an episode written by Jonathan Igla and Weiner, and directed by Jon Hamm.

“To be able to continue exploring the stories of these characters for a sixth season is an amazing opportunity,” said Weiner. “We love mining this world and look forward to bringing the audience stories that we hope will continue to both surprise and entertain them.”

"It is a calling card and a point of great pride for AMC to be the network home of ’Mad Men,’ led by Matthew Weiner and his brilliant team," said Charlie Collier, President and General Manager, AMC. "We can't wait to share season six with the world and what better way to start than with a special two-hour premiere?"

“The success of MAD MEN is built on the exceptional artistry and imagination of Matthew Weiner, the cast, and the entire writing and producing team,” said Kevin Beggs, President, Lionsgate Television Group. “They continually strive to raise the bar and we look forward to bringing viewers another great season.”

Created by Emmy® and Golden Globe® winner Weiner and produced by Lionsgate, MAD MEN has three Golden Globe® Awards for Best Drama and made history in 2011 as the first basic cable series ever to win the Emmy® for Outstanding Drama Series in four consecutive years.

Fans looking to catch up on MAD MEN can watch the fifth season on AMC On Demand beginning February 11, with season five episodes rolling out each week up to the season six premiere. Viewers can also set their DVR every Sunday morning beginning at 6:00am ET/PT to catch up on past MAD MEN episodes, including season five, which begins airing March 3, leading up to the season six premiere.